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1 arrested after I-20 chase

A high-speed chase along Interstate 20 ended Sunday with the arrest of an Alabama man.

Authorities with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office said Govan Mills, 29, of Boaz, Ala., failed to stop for deputies, which led to a pursuit through Warren County and into Vicksburg.

Investigators said a deputy was headed westbound on I-20 toward Brandon when a blue Dodge Stratus with Mills inside passed the deputy at a speed of more than 100 mph.

Officials said the deputy attempted to stop Mills, but he continued and attempted to ram a deputy's car near Clinton.

Clinton police attempted to use stop-sticks to end the pursuit, but they said Mills was able to avoid them. Warren County deputies and the Mississippi Highway Patrol were notified and joined the pursuit at the Hinds-Warren county line.

Govan Mills

Govan Mills

Authorities said Mills again tried to ram police cruisers near Vicksburg, but they were able to box him in and end the pursuit at the Clay Street exit.

Investigators said Mills fled from his car but was quickly apprehended.

Officials said minor damage was reported to two police vehicles and Mills' car. No injuries were reported.

Mills was being held at the Rankin County Jail on numerous charges, including fleeing police, drunken driving, reckless driving.

Investigators said Mills has a history of numerous felony arrests and recently escaped from prison in Texas.

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